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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google Maps Getting Smarter: Report Transit Delays and Plan Better Trips

Google Maps is launching some cool new features just in time for the holidays! One of the most exciting updates is the ability to report transit delays. Now, when you’re checking out a transit station on Google Maps, you’ll see a handy “Report delay” button. This lets you tell Google if there are an

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Unexpected Farewell: Pixel 5a Gets a Surprise New Update

The Pixel 5a, a mid-range phone known for its metal build and large display, is getting a surprising final update from Google. This comes as a bit of a shock because the phone was supposed to stop receiving new software updates after August 2024. But Google has a habit of sending out one last update

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

How Images Tell Stories: ARMNet’s Revolutionary Way of Predicting Emotions

Imagine you’re looking at a picture. What emotions does it make you feel? Image emotion analysis has traditionally focused on specific emotions like happiness or sadness. But a new approach, using something called a dimensional emotion space, can capture finer emotions more accurately. The challenge

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Spotting Strange Events in Big Video Data

Video cameras are vital for safety, but with so many hours of footage, figuring out what's normal and what's not can be tough. This research uses the power of ResNet50, VGG19, EfficientNetB7, and the superstar ViT_b16 to smartly shrink video files. By pinpointing key frames, the system avoids exhaus

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's Upcoming Handheld: A Long Wait Ahead

Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft Gaming, has spilled the beans on an upcoming Xbox handheld device. But don't get too excited, as it might take a few years before we see it on store shelves. In a chat with Bloomberg, Spencer hinted that the company is in the early stages of developing a handheld

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Dark Side of AI: A Privacy Dilemma

Ever thought about what happens when the smart gadgets in your home start sharing your personal details with the world? That's the scary reality we're facing with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and data collection. You see, AI is like a super smart detective, but instead of solving crimes,

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Finally Transfer Your Health Data Easily Between Android Devices

Are you tired of losing your health data when switching Android devices? Google's Health Connect has finally added backup and restore features, allowing you to easily migrate your health and fitness data. Starting in late 2024, you can export your data to cloud storage services like Google Drive in

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Nov 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Phones Get Real-Time Scam and Threat Protection Updates

Google has started rolling out a cool new feature called Scam Detection for Pixel phones. This neat trick listens to phone calls and keeps an eye out for common patterns used by scammers. When it spots something fishy, it gives you a heads-up with a warning and a handy "End call" button. On the Pixe

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Nov 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

AirPods Updates: What's New and Why It Matters

Apple has recently pushed out new firmware updates for its AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4. These updates, version 7B21 for the Pro 2 and 7B20 for the AirPods 4, are expected to tackle bugs and enhance features. Interestingly, the AirPods Pro 2 have gained some new health-related features like Hearing A

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Nov 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

Music & Mind: Alphabeats and Muse Team Up for Affordable Brain Training

Ever wished mental training could be as engaging as listening to your favorite tunes? Well, the innovative minds at Alphabeats and Muse have joined forces to make that wish a reality. This dynamic duo is now offering an affordable brain training program using music and neurofeedback technology. Let'

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